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Microsoft · 1 day ago

Research Intern - Quantum Error Correction

positionRedmond, WA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$6,710/mo - $13,270/mo
date1+ years exp

Microsoft is a leading technology company focused on innovation in various scientific and technical disciplines. They are seeking a Research Intern for their Quantum program, which aims to build scalable quantum computers, where the intern will collaborate with world-class researchers and contribute to advancements in quantum error correction and fault-tolerance.

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Responsibilities

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice
Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life
Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides
During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community
Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer

Qualification

Quantum error correctionQuantum fault-tolerancePythonJuliaMathematicaScientific computing toolsStim librarySinter libraryPymatching libraryFusion-blossom libraryRelay-bp libraryMwpf libraryQldpc library

Required

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field
At least 1 year of experience in quantum error correction and quantum fault-tolerance

Preferred

Ability to use Python, Julia, Mathematica or other scientific computing tools for modeling quantum error correction codes and circuits
Experience using libraries such as stim, sinter, pymatching, fusion-blossom, relay-bp, mwpf, qldpc

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
dateFounded in 1975
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Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
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